October 4, 2018

The doctrine of judicial estoppel.

A party who assumed a certain position in a prior proceeding and secured a favorable ruling may not advance a contrary position in another action simply because its interests have changed.

Herman v. 36 Gramercy Park Realty Assoc., LLC, NY Slip Op 06473 (1st Dep't October 2, 2018)

Here is the decision.